Comments for John Steins Printmaking Journal

Comment on About by Justin

Justin — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:37 +0000

Dear John

I am an art student at Agincourt Collegiate Institute and i as arts students we’ve been given an assignment to choose an artist that we’re are interested in, i have chose you and i was wondering if you could answer some basic questions for me such as your Birthday, your education in art, where you worked etc.

Comment on Leda the Swan by John Steins

John Steins — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:48:52 +0000

Thanks Kim! Appreciate that.

John

Comment on Leda the Swan by kim matthews

kim matthews — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Adore, adore, adore!

Comment on Music by John Steins

John Steins — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:58 +0000

Hi Joanna,

Thanks so very much for “stumbling” upon my site and for taking the time to write. Thanks also for the kind words. Yes, it’s been awhile since Farrago but I have visited Faro quite a few times over the last few years. Now that their mining boom is over it’s becaome a very agreeable community situated in the most beautiful location.

I don’t often get to your neck of the woods but I will certainly let you know when I do. There’s another fantastic part of Canada that needs to be explored!

I’ll email you directly about the CD.

Cheers,
John

Comment on Music by Joanna Finch

Joanna Finch — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:57:21 +0000

Hello John, I’m delighted to have stumbled upon you- and Scott- in the same night. I had the pleasure of attending the concert in Faro when you and Scott played in 1981, I think it was. Your playing was the highlight of the festival for me. I was absolutely transported.

This album has remained one of my favourites- it is timeless and rich with Canadian imagery. Thank you for having it available in CD form. I have a signed record, but I don’t own a record player anymore. When I listen to your playing I am transported to a very important time in my life.

I’d like to buy a CD- I’m like Elizabeth- I don’t buy online…even though my music is sold that way too. Could you please send me one?

Thanks. I love your art as well, by the way. I especially enjoy your woodcuts and the portraits photos. If you’re ever on Vancouver island I would welcome you and show you around.

All the best,
Joanna

Comment on Linocut chopped up into four pieces by John Steins

John Steins — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:34:00 +0000

Thanks Gretchen, I’m glad you like the print. I can provide a very nice digital reproduction for $75 or $250 for an original. I think I have one or two left in the edition.

Comment on Linocut chopped up into four pieces by Gretchen Janssen

Gretchen Janssen — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:59:56 +0000

I love the print as shown in the first one! Do you have any for sale? This arrested me.

Comment on Inaugural Linocut by John Steins

John Steins — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:53:47 +0000

Quill, thanks for taking the time to post. Yes, the reference to Sharecropper was too hard to resist although I think I would treat the subject a little differently if I were to do it again. American politics is fascinating if not entertaining, although it might be safe to say President Obama will be returned for another term unless the Republicans pull a rabbit out of hat.

Comment on Inaugural Linocut by Quill

Quill — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:47:26 +0000

I love the contrast from Sharecropper. Unlike Sharecropper, President Obama’s eyes have a wonderfully unfixed hollow gaze like he’s overwhelmed and exhausted. May be a more telling capture of the end of his term rather than the beginning.

Comment on Music by John Steins

John Steins — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:30:52 +0000

Thanks so much Valerie. Of course it’s fine to link to me. Glad you are writing about Mr. Farleigh, I enjoy his work so much.

And glad you are hearing some of my music.

Cheers,
John